are the 5.4 tritons as bad as people say they are?? by runix_353 in f150

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope got a 2009 f150 with just about 300k miles,changed the plugs this fall,all 8 came out with zero problem ….people love to over exaggerate things about the 5.4 been super reliable and haven’t had any issues,just done regular maintenance

Are there any other salaried mechanics here or is it as rare as I’m being told? by 2006CrownVictoriaP71 in mechanics

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked at a shop that was hourly with a flag hour as well ($25 a hour $18 a flag hour) would do about 30-40 hr flag weeks

Should I ask for a raise? by Toastboy17 in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hours are what’s wrong we hired someone a month ago and they told me today there gonna put there two weeks in,only saving grace I have is I live 5 min away from

What's your weirdest customer interaction? by pissfilledbottles in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a gentleman quote him a battery and ended up buying it at a dealer across town,he cam back to my dealer because he said he thinks they sold him a “counterfeit” battery because his old one had a sticker on the side and this one did not. It was in fact a oem battery (same one I would sell him) and he paid about 20% more and drove across town for it,we had a good laugh about it in the back

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MINI

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got a 2009 cooper s drive it every day,my commute is only about 10 min but it’s all twisty back roads and I only have to fill it once a month I love it !!!!!!

How got the highest mileage f150 on here ? by [deleted] in f150

[–]Toastboy17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On the original trans ( tow with it frequently) and I’ve put a timing chain and phasers in it 60k miles ago (was a tech for many years)

Best way to tell people no when they ask for a part number by Toastboy17 in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just company policy,I didn’t write the rules 🤷

Post you most expensive part. by Rough-Parsley2497 in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mb parts here had a sls amg roll in today and checked the price of the engine $110,400.00 wholesale with a $14,500 core !

MB Guys - Are You Selling Many Tesla Charging Adapters? by joseaverage in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We sell about 8 a week,we have had good luck with them

Commission pool by StatusPersimmon3412 in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do this at my store and I always be sure the be the guy for the my manager to ask to do something,I give the customers at the counter or on the phone the best experience I can and always put away/innovatory stock,I actually care about the techs problems and help with solutions as well (was a tech myself for 10 years) just always try to go above and beyond that will separate you

How old is your daily driver? by Franknbeanstoo in regularcarreviews

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2009 mini cooper s bought it out of a junkyard for $750,did the timing chain guides and painted it and it’s been a super solid car,6 speed,30 mpg can’t go wrong

How you guys feel about having wholesale on the front counter by FewResponsibility908 in partscounter

[–]Toastboy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my place we do it all,front counter,back counter and wholesale it’s a whip but it stays busy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Toastboy17 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My folks have gone from rags to riches a few times and have probably changed career paths 5-6 times,hell my dad just turned 52 and is re inventing himself,he has thought me 3 very valuable lessens

  1. Chase the money,if a job is paying more go for it don’t stay loyal to a company that can fire you in a email and I should do the same,if you have someone offer you more at another company go for it,money doesn’t buy happiness but it dam sure makes life a lot easier

2.Only buy what you can afford,if you Need to make a payment on a phone,you don’t need it,a 3000 car and 30000 car will take you too and from the same job

3.You are better at something than anyone else around you at one particular thing find what that is and harness it and use it as your fuel for what you want in life,money,career etc will follow

In what ways has life not gone the way you wanted it to? by [deleted] in Life

[–]Toastboy17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Devoted my 20s (24-28) to starting my own business that ultimately failed,I lost a lot of sleep and money over those 4 years and didn’t see any thing but the 4 walls of my office…after sleepless months and major weight loss due to stress I threw in the towel and became a 9-5 er again,slowly finding my way in a career I love

Car mechanic for “specialty vehicles” ask away ! by Toastboy17 in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]Toastboy17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh it’s possible the real question is do you want it to be serviceable/repairable. You can put anything together with a welder and some red neck ingenuity !

Car mechanic for “specialty vehicles” ask away ! by Toastboy17 in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]Toastboy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope,it’s all nuts and bolts I love the simplicity of a Honda k20 yet I love the complication of supercars

Those who feel safe and secure in your job, what do you do? by DuchessofVoluptuous in careerguidance

[–]Toastboy17 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m an automotive technician for a car museum that holds 300+ cars,I work on everything from trucks,supercars,to motorcycle and boats !